Proc. 2010-09 Natioal Night Out Against Crime 10-06-09
PROCLAMATION 2010-9
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a nonprofit, crime prevention
organization which works in cooperation with thousands of crime watch groups and
law enforcement agencies throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” was introduced by the
Association in 1983; and
WHEREAS, the annual National Night Out Against Crime is a nationwide event designed to
promote neighborhood safety; and
WHEREAS, National Night Out Against Crime activities are designed to heighten crime and drug
prevention awareness, generate participation in local anti-crime programs, strengthen
neighborhood spirit and community partnerships, and send a message to criminals
that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back; and
WHEREAS, the Neighborhood Watch Crime Prevention Program plays a vital role in assisting
the Huntsville Police Department through joint crime, drug and violence prevention
efforts; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of Huntsville be aware of the importance of crime
prevention programs and impact that their participation can have on reducing crime,
drugs and violence in Huntsville; and
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WHEREAS, on October 6 neighborhoods across Huntsville will turn on porch lights for
National Night Out;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
OCTOBER 6, 2009
be designated as:
“National Night Out Against Crime”
in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas and urge all citizens of Huntsville to support National Night
Out Against Crime by hosting and participating in neighborhood events and activities.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 6 day of October, 2009.
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J. TURNER, MAYOR